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Stony Brook University's Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is conducting a study sponsored by the National Institute of Health of treatment steps for children, ages 6 to 12, who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral problems such as aggressiveness, explosiveness, and low frustration tolerance. Eligible children receive free evaluation and study treatment, including medication and help with behavioral support strategies. For further information, please call Lauren Chorney at (631) 632-8317

Applications for Our SPRING Parent 2 Parent Classes
are now available....(click on our "More Tab")


There is No Regular February Meeting....

but ... Sunday, Feb 5th 2012, WINTER WEATHER PREMITTING 
Members of our Chapter Board and Leadership Teams
invite active and prospective members ,our PAB Members,
Agency Representatives, and area SEPTA Members.....
.....to join us during our scheduled "Work Session".....
Come at anytime between  10AM -6PM, with your suggestions,
ideas, questions about our Chapter Activities....
Find out about ways  you might join the CHADD TEAM as a volunteer....

....then we resume our regular
meetings again ...Wed March 7th 2012
with Lisa M LaVarera Esq.
on IDEA, Spl Ed. Law, and what
you need to know to work best
with your school.

Our meetings are at
The Marriott Courtyard Hotel
5000 Express Drive South
Ronkonkoma NY, 11779
631-612-5000
(Exit 60 off the LI Expressway )

Note NEW TIME for Support Groups: 6:45 pm
General Meeting 8:00 pm

Open to the public.  CHADD Members free   
there is a requested donation of $5.00 for non-members 

School Professionals and Students will be able receive a note of attendance to the meetings by request. The note will be will be available at the membership desk at the end of each meeting.

CalendarPlease mark your calendars for our upcoming meetings for Feb., March, and April...

Please consider joining our mailing/contact list

Contact: Cheryl Breining our Website Manager
cbrein52@gmail.com
....or one of the members of our
Communications Working Group
Meg Macci,  megmacci@yahoo.com
Liz Tibett,  ltibett@polyrnd.com
Beth Kaplanek, bkaplanek@aol.com
Dr. Stacey Devaux, sdeavauxpsyd@gmail.com

CHADD does not endorse or represent products, services, publication, medications or treatments. Meetings are free and open to the public, although membership with CHADD is strongly encouraged, since your local group will receive a portion of your dues to continue supporting your community.


Volunteer Opportunities:

CHADD of Suffolk County has an opening on our Chapter Board.....
The Position of Recording Secretary...Active Family, Student
and Professioanl Members are eligible.

Our Communications Working Group & Leadership Team
is also in need of new members.....
Leadership spots are also open as Support Group Facilitator.....

Please contact Cheryl, Meg, Liz, Beth or Dr. DeVaux at their addresses
above...and see about giving it a try with us!

We are pleased to offer you  the following story....about Beth,
one of our Founding Members at CHADD of Suffolk County.

True Life Story
Beth Kaplanek:
Over 18 years ago my family was under tremendous stress and turmoil. I thought because I was a nurse I could handle raising my children with ease. I was so wrong. My husband and I were at odds with each other on how to raise our son with AD/HD and how best to help him. We needed help! We by accident found CHADD. CHADD litteraly saved our family from destruction. I became educated and empowered to manage my son's issues and help the family lessen the stress. We all started working together, thanks to CHADD!.

I immediatly became a volunteer. The best way to learn is to become invlolved.

Today's Show interview March 31, 2010 with Matt Lauer: 
Today's Mom:  Does your child have ADHD?



This information was last updated on: 01/25/2012

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